1920-1930’s

Jennie B. Powers was hired as Humane Agent for the Keene Humane Society. She became passionate about animal welfare after noticing the abuse and neglect animals were suffering as she was helping women and children in the Monadnock region. Legislation creates state and federal agencies for the protection of women and children. The Cheshire County Humane Society focuses on advocating for the protection of domestic and farm animals.